Widely respected former Tory leader William Hague will head up cross-party talks on the future of the UK.

PM David Cameron announced the proposals this morning, saying a timetable for what happens next will be drawn up as quickly as posislbe.

Mr Cameron said he wanted to provide a definitive answer on the so-called West Lothian question.

This refers to the role of MPs from devolved regions and asks whether they should be given a say at Westminster.

And it has been a source of controversy through the weeks leading up to the campaign, with many politicians asking why Scottish MPs can help run Westminster affairs while their English counterparts have little influence north of the border.

Mr Cameron said: "I hope that is going to take place on a cross-party basis. I have asked William Hague to draw up these plans.

"We will set up a Cabinet Committee right away and proposals will also be ready to the same timetable.

"I hope the Labour Party and other parties will contribute.

"It is also important we have wider civic engagement about how to improve governance in our United Kingdom, including how to empower our great cities - and we will say more about this in the coming days.

"This referendum has been hard fought. It has stirred strong passions. It has electrified politics in Scotland, and caught the imagination of people across the whole of our United Kingdom.

"It will be remembered as a powerful demonstration of the strength and vitality of our ancient democracy.

"Record numbers registered to vote and record numbers cast their vote.

"We can all be proud of that.

"It has reminded us how fortunate we are that we are able to settle these vital issues at the ballot box, peacefully and calmly.

"Now we must look forward, and turn this into the moment when everyone - whichever way they voted - comes together to build that better, brighter future for our entire United Kingdom."